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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,267.80, 400,901.70 and 227,901.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,267.80, 400,901.70 and 227,901.80 is: 341,852.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,267.80 : 400,901.70 = 227,901.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,267.80/400,901.70 = 227,901.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,267.80x = 400,901.70 × 227,901.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,267.80x = 91,366,219,053.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,366,219,053.06/267,267.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,852.70

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